Sennheiser Launches XS Wireless IEM In-Ear Monitoring System

With live performances and touring gradually resuming after the pandemic, it’s time to resume products launches that have been on hold for some time. Sennheiser took lessons learned from its acclaimed Evolution Wireless IEM systems to now launch the new XS Wireless IEM system for musicians seeking to professionalize their shows by switching from floor wedges to wireless IEMs.

Highly specialized acoustic shells designed by Portuguese company JOCAVI Acoustic Panels have been commissioned for use by the prestigious Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in a recent concert of Beethoven's Eroica in the historical Republic Hall, part of the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta. The WoodFoil Acoustic Shell portable panels have dramatically improved sound diffusion during the performance with results praised by the orchestra and the public.

Samson Technologies announced the new QH4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier, designed to distribute audio to up to four individual headphones, each with its own volume control making it perfect for tracking multiple performers in a studio, podcast recording or recreational music listening. Its compact design makes the amplifier ideal for use with any studio or desktop workstation, as well as with laptops or smartphones when recording on-the-go.

Directly from Poland, comes the world’s first spherical microphone which records and separates each instrument and vocals into a separate track. ZYLIA is an innovative and patented recording sound-source separation technology, a complete Portable Recording Studio for multi-track in one integrated solution. It isolates every instrument playing around it and records the results via dedicated software and cloud processing. After some time in the works, ZYLIA is finally available for pre-order.

Yamaha has announced two new models in the popular EMX series of integrated mixers, the EMX5 and EMX7. Following the launch of the EMX2 earlier in 2016, the EMX5 and EMX7 add greater power and more features to the new lightweight and intuitive design, which has brought a new level of portability and ease of use to the popular EMX range. Suitable for musicians, performers, DJs and public speakers, the EMX5 and EMX7 are the ideal solution for a wide range of situations - from small to mid-sized musical or cooperate events, to fixed installations at bars and restaurants, houses of worship, rehearsal studios and more.

Roland announced the launch of a new session mixer designed to serve the needs of rehearsing musicians. The new Roland HS-5 Session Mixer also records and basically allows for up to five musicians to play together anywhere, each with its own mix on headphones, without disturbing the neighbors.